Sunday, September 18, 2011

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits! Deep in the heart of Texas, or at least
what I’d imagine is the heart of Texas. I’m not really sure. In any case, I had a great time! We arrived arrived at the hotel, and
headed off in search of some food.
Judith and I walked around town, spying painted cows everywhere!

Painted cow

Apparently, they’re painted and
auctioned off as fundraisers for children’s hospitals. So cute! Walking back to the hotel, I noticed the beautiful sunset
and had to take a photo. No matter
where, or how often I have the chance to watch a sunset, it never ceases to
amaze me with its beauty.

Sunset in Austin

Time to go to the headliner
shows on Friday night! Judith,
Lanesha and I walked out of the hotel and selected a pedi-cab to give us a ride
to the festival. We chose the best
one! Christopher (of Bike Pimps)
not only is a very cool guy, but also had a boom box playing a killer setlist
of funk, raggae and soul music. We
were rolling down the street, hair flying in the breeze, not worry or care in
mind. Ah!

Judith, Lanesha, Me

I’m a big fan of Coldplay, but
also respect the work of Kanye West, though admittedly, I don’t know his music
as well as I know Coldplay’s.
According to the schedule, Coldplay was supposed to go on first, with
Kanye starting a while later.
Unfortunately, they both went on at about the same time, leaving me in
the dilemma of making a choice!
Since I’d already had the chance to watch Coldplay perform when I was in
Stockholm, Sweden, I decided to watch about 15 minutes of Coldplay and then
head to Kanye West’s show. They were
both very good, but I wish I could have had a better view. We were standing down by stage left,
and could only see everything from an angle. But the set, lights and dancers were amazing!

Cold play

Kayne West

Riding with Christopher back to the hotel

The next day, right before Stevie’s
show, Cee Lo Green performed. He has an all female band that was rocking hard! Cee Lo was cool about having Stevie's band watch from backstage, but since we had to do hair and makeup, Judith and I went to get food first, and then came to Cee Lo's show about 30 minutes into it. I did get to hear "Crazy" and "F You", so it was a fun show!

Cee Lo Green

As always, Stevie was brilliant, funky,
beautiful, inspiring, heartwarming, etc.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I have such a great job!